other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2021-05-24 · Effective 2021-06-01 · 86 FR 27814
Document
Document number
2021-10825
Federal Register citation
86 FR 27814
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2021-05-24
Effective date
2021-06-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
Abstract
NMFS is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit from the default limit of one large medium or giant BFT to three large medium or giant BFT for June 1 through August 31, 2021. This action is based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments and applies to Atlantic Tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for BFT.